The energy development strategy of the Republic of Serbia until 2025 with projections until 2030, as well as the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan, which is
currently being developed and adopted, foresee an increase in the share of energy obtained from renewable energy sources in the energy balance of the Republic of Serbia
as a strategic goal.
BDK and Komnenic & Associates Advise on Fortenova and Mercator-CG Acquisition of Franca Retail Business
BDK Advokati has advised Fortenova and Mercator-CG on their acquisition of the Franca retail business in Montenegro from the Franca family. Komnenic & Associates advised the sellers.
Montenegro Is Balancing the Books: A Buzz Interview with Luka Popovic of BDK Advokati
The political landscape in Montenegro is dominated by the upcoming elections and the formation of a new government – sometimes leading to populist measures that may negatively affect certain industries – yet sectors like energy, tourism, and IT keep experiencing growth, according to BDK Advokati Senior Partner Luka Popovic.
BDK Advokati and Karanovic & Partners Advise on Abu Dhabi Capital's Sale of Capital Plaza to BIG
BDK Advokati has advised the Abu Dhabi Capital Group on its sale of The Capital Plaza in Podgorica to BIG Shopping Centers. Karanovic & Partners advised the buyer.
The Clouds in Mostly Sunny Montenegro: A Buzz Interview with Milena Roncevic Pejovic of Pejovic Legal
Political turmoil and contentious policy changes could cloud the investment climate in Montenegro, but the economy is still performing well – primarily driven by the IT, energy, and tourism sectors – according to Pejovic Legal Partner Milena Roncevic Pejovic.
Schoenherr and BDK Advokati Advise on Adriatic Bank's Acquisition of Expobank
Moravcevic, Vojnovic, and Partners in cooperation with Schoenherr has advised the owner of the Adriatic Bank Podgorica on the acquisition of Expobank Belgrade. BDK Advokati advised the shareholders of Expobank Belgrade.
Legal Innovation in Continental Europe: A Sneak Peek into Lexpo 2023 with Andrea Miskolczi
As Lexpo – The Legal Innovation Event returns in 2023 after a three-year hiatus, showcasing the latest trends in legal innovation in Continental Europe, CEELM spoke with Dentons Europe Director of Innovation and Member of Lexpo's Advisory Board Andrea Miskolczi to gain an insight into the current state of technology and innovation in CEE, and what the event's attendees have to look forward to.
How to Protect Photographers' Copyright?
We are witnessing that there is a constant "hunger" for information in modern society and that the media are competing to be the first to publish exclusive news. The average reader is overwhelmed by a massive amount of information, and the media almost always publish articles and appealing photos to attract the reader's attention.
New Amendments to the Set of Tax Laws
At the extraordinary session of the Parliament of Montenegro held on February 28, 2023 a set of tax acts was adopted. The Parliamentary Committee for Economy, Finance and Budget of Montenegro has given its support for introducing aforementioned acts, which will result in higher budget revenues for the state through higher taxation and the introduction and change of excise duties on certain products.
Nenad Kovacevic Makes Partner at CMS Belgrade
Senior Dispute Resolution Expert at CMS Belgrade and CMS Podgorica Nenad Kovacevic has been promoted to Partner.
A New General Collective Agreement Has Been Signed
The new General Collective Agreement („GCA“) has been published at the Official Gazette of Montenegro no. 150/22 on 30, December 2022 and will be valid for period of three years from 31, December 2022 when it came into legal force.
Pejovic Legal Opens Door in Montenegro
Former Karanovic & Partners Partner Milena Roncevic Pejovic has established Pejovic Legal in Montenegro.
Nemanja Radovic Makes Partner at Komnenic & Associates in Podgorica
Komnenic & Associates Lawyer Nemanja Radovic has been promoted to a Partner position within the firm on January 1, 2023.
Luka Popovic and Bogdan Ivanisevic Make Senior Partner at BDK
Partners Luka Popovic and Bogdan Ivanisevic have been elevated to Senior Partners with BDK Advokati.
Komnenic & Associates Advises on Seta Montenegro Sale of HoldCo East to APS Holding
Komnenic & Associates has advised both sides in the transaction that saw Appolo subsidiary Seta Montenegro sell the HoldCo East NPL company to APS Holding.
Europe Now’s Freshman Year in Montenegro
Since January 1, 2022, the Europe Now program has been in place in Montenegro, setting strategic goals for the country’s economic policy. Ten months into its tenure BDK Advokati Partner Luka Popovic and Harrisons Head of Montenegro Milan Keker look at what has been accomplished so far.
Share and Share Alike: Montenegro’s Neighborly Legal Market
Serbian law firms seem to have carved out a considerable share of the Montenegrin legal market. CEE Legal Matters looks at the interplay of these two formerly linked legal markets and explores in what respects they are complementary, where they clash, and how this reflects on the work of lawyers.
The Fundamental Misunderstanding in Montenegro: A Buzz Interview with Milan Keker of Harrisons
Despite the constitutional crisis in Montenegro, there is still a steady inflow of diverse foreign direct investments, and the country's GDP is expected to increase, yet Harrisons Head of Montenegro Milan Keker remains cautious.